Steamed Rice
Comments: Serve as desired.
Servings: 3 cups [750 mL]
  • 1 cup [250 mL] long-grain rice
  • 2 cups [500 mL] water
  • 1 teaspoon [5 mL] salt
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] vegetable oil
  • Transfer rice into a strainer; well rinse rice under cold running water to remove excess starch.
  • Combine rice, water, salt and vegetable oil into a 3-quart [3-L] saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Lower heat to low.
  • Cover saucepan and leave to simmer until rice is tender, for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes, covered.
  • Uncover pan, lightly fluff rice using a fork, and serve.